Effect of 8% arginine toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment: randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Iman RAZEGHIAN-JAHROMI (Author), Neda BABANOURI (Author), Zahra EBRAHIMI (Author), Hooman Zarif NAJAFI (Author), Maryam SARBAZ (Author), Nima MONTAZERI-NAJAFABADY (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effect of toothpaste containing 8% arginine on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in dental plaque around orthodontic brackets, and to draw a comparison with a regular fluoride toothpaste. Trial design: A single-center, parallel-arm, triple-blind, randomized controlle...